How much does VANLIFE COST? - We asked a VANLIFE ACCOUNTANT!

You are thinking of selling the house to live the vanlife? Good. Before doing so, check out how the process might cost you with this video. We listed all the expenses, from buying your van to living in it, including cost of conversion materials, conversion labor, interests, van life insurances, and what not to help you figure out your budget. In brief - Everything to answer the question "How much does vanlife actually cost?"

For this video, we asked an accountant WHO IS ALSO a vanlifer. We even give you a little trick at the end to MAKE MONEY with your van while you aren't using it. After watching this, you'll have most of your answers when you ask yourself if you can afford vanlife.

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CHAPTERS
Intro - 00:00
Cost of vehicle - 01:25
Cost of conversion - 03:18
Cost of living on the road - 06:34
Other Costs - 08:44
Final tips from the Accountant - 11:26
French Lesson - 14:45

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WHO ARE YOU? WHAT’S WITH YOUR ACCENT?
We're Dom & Marie, a French Canadian couple who love Nutella toast and live in a van. Marie is the brain (Ph.D student) and Dom's the dreamer (Creative director). We have spent the last 2 years travelling around North America in our Promaster 136'' named Vanessa. In 2020, after a 12-month trip that was cut short because of Covid, we decided to sell our van to start a new project: a BIGGER van.

Our goal is to inspire others to start #vanlife​​ and to help build their very own home on wheels while living and enjoying a balanced online and offline life.

[droomprinsesje]

I can't emphasise planning for bad luck enough, we bought a good second hand van thinking we wouldn't have too many engine problems, within 4 months of travel we've already spent over 3000 euros in repairs for things that were out of our control (and she is starting to make weird sounds again :( ) - bad luck happens and it is much harder to decide to give up on your car after you've invested 10+k in conversion cost and 10 months worth of time

[debbieschmidt]

Are you two ever coming back? We miss you and we’re looking forward to all you planned. ❤️❤️❤️

[hybboul]

Hope all is well with both Dom and Marie. Blessings to you both .

[rachelbinet]

I miss you and tour vidéos! Hope you are comming back soon !

[JuliaLucas]

Hahaha love the “relaxed accountant” transition😂. What a great video concept! Thanks for this awesome content 🙏🏻

[jdwoodworth]

I really miss your travels and your uplifting personalities. I hope all is well 🙏.

[josephdodson]

This is by far my favorite #vanlife channel. I’m still working my way through episodes but you two just make me happy. Your energy and sense of humor are unmatched! Not to mention the professional quality and information that your videos provide!

I recently bought a Sprinter. I am traveling abroad for the next 6 months where I’m lucky enough to save quite a bit of money during this time. My build should start in October at which point I will be full-time travel around North America and possibly go south at some point.

Thank you so much for being an inspiration!

[PeterPeter-pxrq]

Missing both of you + your brilliant videos. Hope you are fine.

[lindaluiacono]

Thank you so much for the commentary from both of you. Very informative, very helpful.

[cangal]

Very informative. Thank you Dom & Michel.

[colleenbalch]

Always giving us the inside track, Dom. Huge smiles and all the sunshine to you and Marie!

[juliemac]

THIS is the kind of useful video that vanlifers (or vanlife wannabes) need!! You offer such informative videos. I love it

[travelwithtmc]

Love your sweatshirt, Michael! Thanks for the information, guys.

[iTravelwithlaura]

You guys always crack me up! Love your videos:)

[mariannereno]

Great. All important to think about. Thanks 😊

[JimToscano]

Hey Guys, Wife and I are planning our van. Ya'll are so helpful and thanks. We really enjoy your channel. Also trying to remember my high school French (LOL) Thanks

[KiraShea]

Very informative video! I would also appreciate a video on what to look for when buying already converted vans. Not all DIYers are created equal so what are some things to watch out for? I watched one video where this couple bought a converted van, found out later the wrong wiring was used (which could have caused a fire) and hired professionals to rewire a lot of stuff. It would interesting to hear some good things as well as red flags to look for when buying a converted van.

[letsgo]

I’m going to use this break that you are taking to give you something to think about, me and my wife have been following your channel (on our other account) for quite some time now but we noticed that most of your videos are directed towards building vans, cost and general advices. We think your channel is missing the adventures/Sagas department. The music, audio, video and your coolness are right on spot and you just need to take all of this out there. It would be very interesting to see you going into cities, interacting with people, showing new places and giving your French lessons around the world. Best of luck Dom👍

[alejandrozanattastewart]

Excellent tips! I would like tips about selling a converted van, ups and downs.

[bkuhn]

Great channel. Hope to see a new video soon.